Neighborhoods

At the heart of the debate: Should the board prioritize the market’s immediate community mission — or concentrate on best business practices so it doesn’t go belly up?

City officials say opening the pool is a “major” priority, but that supply chain issues and labor shortages have delayed needed repairs.

“They should put a fence around the park and give *us* the keys,” said one fourth grader.

Called 76 Place, the stadium would be located above a public transit hub, and right next to Chinatown.

The proposal to erect the arena on a full city block adjacent to Chinatown draws swift condemnation, excitement, skepticism — and plenty of buzz.

Residents plan to hold more events to spread the word about the situation as they enter week two of the encampment.

Housing activists have formed a camp on the grounds of an affordable housing complex that’s slated to close. The owners are weighing their options.

The property at stake is known as the UC Townhomes, and it’s in the continually-gentrifying University City area.

The compromise implements traffic calming and pedestrian safety measures east of Broad Street, while leaving the area west of Broad at five lanes of traffic.

Philly wants to increase its tree cover to 30% in 30 years. A bill passed last week creates new fees for trees that are removed and not replaced.

"Firefighters... lay down their lives for strangers. And that's what Lt. Sean Williamson did," said the Rev. James Casey.

Action News reports that there was a partial collapse at the building.

Thousands of people are expected to come out, and local businesses are thrilled.

The Sayre Morris Recreation Center pool has remained empty and unused since 2017.

Open or closed? City Dems are battling over who gets to decide endorsements.